MPP2324

When the chair "names" an offender:

• the chair's penalty is imposed

• the offender is not addressed by name.

• the matter cannot then be dropped.

• the chair's declaration is entered in the minutes.

The current bylaws require a three-fourths vote to amend. A revision would require

• a three-fourths vote.

• a two-thirds vote.

• a two-thirds vote with previous notice.

• a majority vote.

The chair should rule out of order any subsidiary motion to commit that

• would have the effect of defeating the purpose of the main question.

• lacks essential details

• does not specify the name of the committee.

• does not include a specific date on which the committee is to report.

The motion to amend something previously adopted

•  is not debatable.

• can have the negative vote only reconsidered.

• is not amendable.

• is in order when another has the floor.

In a meeting of a deliberative assembly

• there must be opportunity for simultaneous aural communication among all participants.

• the members do not have, nor cannot assume, freedom to act in concert to take action in the name of the entire group.

• in the absence of a quorum, all motions must be adopted by a unanimous vote.

• if a member leaves before a ballot vote is taken, he may turn in his marked ballot to a teller.

Which is correct concerning a request to grant the maker permission to withdraw a motion?

• It does not require a second.

• It is amendable.

• It is debatable.

• It is in order when another has the floor if it requires immediate attention.

The vice-president was presiding in the absence of the president. A motion was adopted that the president appoint a committee of three. How is the committee named?

• The vice-president should appoint the committee with approval of the assembly

• The motion should be postponed to a meeting at which the president is in attendance.

•  The president appoints the committee.

•  The vice-president, acting as president, appoints the committee.

A member has the right to change his vote

• up to the time the next business in order has been announced.

• up to the time the results are finally announced.

• by unanimous consent, as long as he explains his reason for wanting to do so.

• up to the time the chairman has been given the opportunity to vote.

The quorum for all business meetings at the NLC shall be

• ) a majority of the voting delegates in attendance at that time.

• a majority of the registered voting delegates

•  a majority of the total membership.

• a majority of the state voting delegates.

The second deadline to submit applications for national office shall be

•  June 1.

• at the NLC.

• June 15.

• July 1.